The month of August in France is known as the month when much of the country slows down. Schools are closed, many businesses shut for several weeks, and, yes, doctors take holidays too.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Mon 3 Aug 2026 11:10 CET
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Here's what you can do if your GP is on vacation. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP)
The month of August in France is known as the month when much of the country slows down. Schools are closed, many businesses shut for several weeks, and, yes, doctors take holidays too.
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